Healthy Lifestyle May Prevent 80% of Heart Attacks

Heart attacks are life threatening and, in fact, the number one cause of death.
There is some good news, however: 80% of heart and brain attacks can be prevented.
Five lifestyle changes are effective in protecting yourself from heart disease.

Eat heart-healthy food:



Unlike superstitions, you should not avoid saturated fats found in eggs and butter.
Instead, you should stay away from:

• Refined carbohydrates, such as those found in bread and pretzels 
• Processed foods 
• Sugar

Eat proper foods that are good for the heart, consume lots of vegetables, quality protein, and consume healthy fats.

Stay physically active:



You do not need to be a member of the gym to be considered healthy.
Just by walking or cycling for at least 40 minutes a day you can have a healthy heart.
You can start slowly, such as climb the stairs instead of using the elevator and park the car in the farthest parking lot so you can walk more.

Maintain weight:



This means that you need to maintain a healthy weight for your size.
Overweight increases your risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease.
Therefore, make sure you do not have a high body mass index (BMI).
It helps you avoid type 2 diabetes too.

Consume small amounts of alcohol:



Alcohol, in particular red wine, is not really the enemy of the heart.
However, you should consume alcohol in moderate amounts.
Alcohol consumption can increase your blood pressure and this contributes to heart disease.

SMOKING








Get rid of this habit right away!

While it is extremely harmful to smoke, it is equally harmful if you stay in smoking areas.
Tobacco increases your risk of heart attack and strokes.
Studies have shown that quitting smoking for half a year reduces your risk immediately.